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A Simple Plan (Original title)
Dates: 1998 (Copyright), 21 May 1999 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, France

Director: Sam Raimi

Synopsis: Three friends go to great lengths to protect a cache of stolen loot they have accidentally found.

Genres:
Crime, Thriller
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (36)
In: Empire n239 May 2009  Pages: 111-116
Title: In conversation with Sam RaimiAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile and interview with cult horror filmmaker Sam Raimi. In particular discusses DRAG ME TO HELL and SPIDER-MAN, the films he's turned down directing, and The EVIL DEAD films. Plus 'The top 5 Sam Raimi moments'.

In: Empire n213 March 2007  Pages: 117-122
Title: In conversation with Billy Bob ThorntonAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Billy Bob Thornton discusses his life, career, and the publi c perception of him. Includes a listing a brief critique of his five best film performances.

In: Post Script v24 n1 Autumn 2004  Pages: 62-70
Title: Ambition And Ideology: Intertextual Clues To 'A Simple...Author: HILL, Jane Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Plan's' View Of The American Dream". An examination of the different and diverse textual influences on Sam Raimi's A SIMPLE PLAN.

In: Sight and Sound v10 n1 January 2000  Page: 64
Title: Video reviews: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v10 n6 June 2000  Page: 62
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of video release.

In: Metro n121/122 2000  Pages: 134-137
Title: Something rotten in the state of Minnesota: or, the...Author: GOLDSMITH, Ben Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the dark side of the American dream as seen in A SIMPLE PLAN. Article title ends "...morality of backwoodsmen: A Simple Plan".

In: Empire n128 February 2000  Page: 109
Title: Videos to rentAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Creative Screenwriting v6 n1 Jan/Feb 1999  Page: 12
Title: Script comments: nothing's simple: an interview with...Author: GENNUSA, Chris R. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Scott Smith talks about his screenplay for A SIMPLE PLAN.

In: Empire n116 February 1999  Page: 104
Title: Preview of the year 1999Author: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief description as part of a preview of films of 1999.

In: Film Review June 1999  Pages: 60-62
Title: Million dollar billsAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English

In: Total Film n29 June 1999  Page: 100
Title: New filmsAuthor: MUELLER, Matt Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Radio Times v301 n3928 29 May 1999  Page: 63
Title: [Radio Times - v301 n3928 29 May 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.

In: Preview n38 Mar/Apr 1999  Pages: 34-37
Title: Take the money and...?Author: FORD, Peter Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes interviews with Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton and Bridget Fonda

In: Empire n117 March 1999  Page: 15
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n117 March 1999  Pages: 84-89
Title: Best laid plansAuthor: MCCABE, Bob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the problems getting A SIMPLE PLAN to the screen, including interviews with Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Bill Paxton and Sam Raimi.

In: Film Score Monthly v4 n5 June 1999  Page: 43
Title: Not as simple as it may seemAuthor: KAPLAN, Jon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of soundtrack release of A SIMPLE PLAN, music composed by Danny Elfman.

In: Télérama n2567 24 Mar 1999  Page: 34
Title: Un plan simpleAuthor: GUICHARD, Louis Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: TV Guide v47 n26 26 Jun 1999  Page: 48
Title: On video: Nothing's ever simpleAuthor: GILLESPIE, Eleanor Ringel Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video review.

In: Music from the Movies n23 Spring 1999  Page: 19
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack reviews for A CIVIL ACTION and A SIMPLE PLAN scored by Danny Elfman.

In: Skrien n231 March 1999  Pages: 63-64
Title: Onuitkoombare dromenAuthor: UFFELEN, René van Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch

In: Sight and Sound v9 n6 June 1999  Pages: 32-33
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v9 n6 June 1999  Page: 52
Title: ReviewsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Review March 1999  Page: 25
Title: A simple planAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Total Film n27 April 1999  Page: 22
Title: TrailersAuthor: BIRD, Charlie Article type: PreviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v12 n5 January 1999  Page: 24
Title: A simple planAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.

In: Premiere v12 n5 January 1999  Page: 36
Title: A simple planAuthor: LYNCH, Kevin Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On Bill Paxton's wound, caused by attacking ravens.

In: Cineforum n385 June 1999  Pages: 12-14
Title: Bieco vivere dopo la strageAuthor: MANCINO, Anton Giulio Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian

In: Premiere v11 n4 December 1998  Page: 81
Title: A simple planAuthor: SMITH, Sean M. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Sam Raimi talks about working on the film.

In: Entertainment Weekly n462 11 Dec 1998  Pages: 46-48
Title: Lyin' in winterAuthor: GLEIBERMAN, Owen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v79 n12 December 1998  Pages: 40-42,44,46-48,50,52
Title: The Root of all evilAuthor: HOLBEN, Jay Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On cinematographer Alar Kivilo's austere style used in A SIMPLE PLAN. Includes a stage plot for the lighting.

In: Film Comment v34 n6 Nov/Dec 1998  Pages: 78-79
Title: A simple planAuthor: CHUTE, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 21 Sep 1998  Page: 106
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: LOVELL, Glenn Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1180 16 Oct 1998  Page: 19
Title: A Simple PlanAuthor: CUTHBERT, Pamela Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v351 n12 10 Feb 1998  Page: 25,26
Title: Films in productionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: 1998 credits

In: Screen International n992 27 Jan 1995  Page: 9
Title: Production lineArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: John Dahl to direct and Nicolas Cage in talks to star.

In: Empire n62 August 1994  Page: 15
Title: Front desk in productionArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Ben Stiller has been chosen by Mike Nichols to direct an adaptation of Scott Smith's bestselling novel "A Simple Plan".


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (2)
Title: unseen force: the films of Sam Raimi
Author: MUIR, John Kenneth  Pages: ix.342p.

Title: philosophy of neo-noir
Author: CONARD, Mark T.  Pages: vii, 213 p.